Som Tum — Green Papaya Salad
Experience the taste of Thailand with this refreshing and spicy green papaya salad. The perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors will leave you wanting more.
Som Tum — Green Papaya Salad
Experience the taste of Thailand with this refreshing and spicy green papaya salad. The perfect balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors will leave you wanting more.
The Key Move
Pound gently to bruise, not pulverize, the ingredients for optimal flavor release.
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The Setup
- Mortar and PestleLarge
- Serving BowlMedium
The Mise en Place
5 of 9Your prep station before cooking begins
The Protein (0/1)
The Aromatics (0/1)
The Pantry (0/3)
Salad is too spicy.
Reduce the number of chilies or remove the seeds.
Salad is too sour.
Add more palm sugar to balance the acidity.
The Method
COMBINE
In a mortar, combine the chilies and garlic (2 cloves).
POUND
Pound gently until a coarse paste forms.
Aromatic fragrance of garlic and chilies released.
ADD
Add the fish sauce (3 tbsp), lime juice (3 tbsp), and palm sugar (1 tbsp) to the mortar.
MIX
Mix well until the sugar dissolves.
ADD
Add the green papaya (4 cups), tomatoes, and long beans (½ cups) to the mortar.
POUND
Gently pound to bruise the vegetables, releasing their flavors.
Avoid over-pounding, which can make the salad mushy. • Fresh, vibrant aromas fill the air.
TRANSFER
Transfer the salad to a serving bowl.
Brightly colored vegetables coated in dressing.
SPRINKLE
Sprinkle with roasted peanuts (¼ cups).
SERVE
Serve immediately and enjoy!
The first bite is an explosion of flavors and textures.
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